Key Facts für ein optimales Kolostrummanagement

Welche Faktoren spielen die Hauptrolle bei einem optimalen Kolostrummanagement mit dem Ziel, gesunde, lebenskräftige Kälber zu erhalten? Was ist wichtig bei den Themen Qualität und Quantität für das Einzeltier und auf Herdenebene? Wir zeigen Ihnen, was essenziell ist.

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